Ms. Marvel #5
Enjoyed: Carol's dream sequence, wherein she is invaded in the tub by the media (is she, perhaps, having second thoughts on having an active PR person?). The rest of the story was all right, including a guest appearance of Dr. Strange (who I don't follow).
Less enjoyable: Knowing that next issue is a Civil War tie-in. :P Carol states here that she, personally, plans to register. That's not all that surprising. What is a bit surprising is that I'd have expected her to be closer to the mid-range on this issue. Then again, she's been portrayed in the past as someone who likes things definite--her preference is not necessarily for the grey areas--so I don't know. I've really liked her character ever since I was a kid, so I hope she comes out of this all right.
New Avengers #21-22
Both of the issues I got this month were Civil War tie-ins. The art in #21, by Howard Chaykin, an interesting change and not as retro as expected. Idle thoughts: Henry Pym on the side of registration, not a big surprise--Cap hitting the giant Pym on the nose with his shield was a nice visual. Jessica leaving for Toronto with the baby, Luke staying in his neighborhood (and eventually defended by his neighbors, who surely know who he is). Didn't wholly suck, will be glad when it's over.
I don't seem to mind the actual Civil War books, but the crossovers with books I already get really annoy me.
She-Hulk #8
What I liked: Jen has decided, now that she has control over her powers, that she's going to stay She-Hulk all the time. New hubby is not thrilled. Deal with it. (Not a fan of John Jameson after watching Jen make a point of returning to her original form when he arrived because "he prefers me that way." Gah!) Actually I am hoping for an anullment, which could be in the works if Pug is right about Starfox's role in Jen and John's romance.
Supergirl # 8
I'm not sure how we got this one, presumably I checked the wrong box when I was ordering. We won't be getting any more. The eleven-year-old doesn't like it at all. She does like Supergirl in the Legion of Superheroes, though. So, off the list. Glad to see that Kandor is still around in some form, however.
Supergirl and the Legion of Superheroes #20
Brainiac 5's plan to revive Dream Girl is still one of the creepiest things going in comics. He was always one of my favorite Legionnaires, but I haven't enjoyed this latest incarnation as much--I don't think it's an age thing, either. Speaking of the age thing, I'll sure be glad when they stop making that such a big part of this book.
The Thing #8
The last of the series, and it's a real shame--I have enjoyed every issue of this one. The kids have liked it as well. This one was a lot of fun, featuring a poker party at Ben Grimm's place. The running joke with the Great Lakes Avengers/X-Men/?. And Ben is back with Alicia without villifying her ex! So very cool. I will miss this book.
Wonder Woman #1
Honestly? Personally, meh. The eleven-year-old quite liked it, though. We'll keep getting it. I'm hoping that Donna's run as Wonder Woman is temporary. (In fact I'm assuming it will be, after reading Justice Leage #0.) The kid, of course, has read about Donna in old Teen Titans books she borrowed from her uncle, so she is fine with Donna as WW.
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